Bangkok: The Treasury Department is poised to introduce digital tokens, known as G-Tokens, as a strategic measure to offset the anticipated 2025 budget deficit. This initiative is part of a broader effort to allocate the annual budget for interest payments. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Patchara Anantasin, Director of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), announced that the Cabinet

Bang Khun Thian: A fire broke out in a four-story commercial building in Soi Sakae Ngam 3, Bang Khun Thian District. One person was found dead, a 39-year-old Lao woman who is the sister-in-law of the owner of the house. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred at 2:09 a.m. The building, a business selling T-shirts and underwear, saw

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 8.82 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand concluded the morning session at 1,219.76 points, marking an increase of 8.82 points (+0.73%). The trading value was approximately 29,017 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session adjusted to maintain positive territory throughout, achieving a high of 1,231.02 points and a low

Nonthaburi: The ‘Maha Sawat Canal Bridge’ on the Bangkok-bound side of Ratchaphruek Road is set to be fully operational by June 20, marking a significant development in the region’s transportation infrastructure. This new addition is expected to enhance the efficiency of traffic flow, alleviate congestion, and reduce accidents, accommodating more than 120,000 vehicles daily. The outbound side is anticipated to

Bangkok: Thailand will enter the rainy season this year on May 15, with an expected rainfall of 5 percent more than average and 1-2 tropical storms anticipated to hit Thailand during August and October. Ms. Sukanyanee Yawincharn, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, revealed that the Meteorological Department predicts this year’s onset based on three meteorological criteria: consistent rain covering over

Bangkok: Thai stocks and Asian stock markets opened positively, buoyed by the recent trade agreement between the United States and China, while the baht experienced a weakening trend. According to Thai News Agency, Thai stocks kicked off the morning session with a 20-point increase, aligning with the broader Asian markets uplift driven by the US-China trade deal. Investors are keenly

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating that thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to impact Thailand extensively, with Bangkok and its vicinity experiencing rain in 70% of the area. According to Thai News Agency, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts that the upper part of Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.